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SIB 61 20 16: Power loss at very low soc of hv battery

Power loss at very low soc of hv battery on BMW I01 models (2014–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10136350 · Mar 2018 · also written SI B61 20 16, B612016

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

POWER LOSS AT VERY LOW SOC OF HV BATTERY: The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) Ð less than 8%:

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 20 16
Also written: SI B61 20 16, B612016, 61 20 16, SIB-61-20-16, SI B612016
NHTSA ID10146841, 10193496, 10146595, 10136350 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB612016
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Sep 2016)
ModelsI3
Model years2014–2021
ChassisI01
EnginesElectric, W20
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
Hybrid Propulsion System

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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